Alta U16M Specifications   Printer friendly PDF Alta U16M Specifications As low as: $9,896 US, $10,995 Intl** The Alta U16M uses a very large format 16-megapixel full frame sensor with microlensing and anti-blooming gates, ideal for applications requiring large field of view, such as sky surveys and radiology. 4096 x 4096 array, 9 x 9 micron pixels 5 MHz 12-bit and 1 MHz 16-bit digitization 32 Mbyte camera memory USB 2.0 interface: no plug in cards or external controllers Programmable, intelligent cooling to 45C below ambient (D07 housing) / 65-70C below ambient (D09 housing) Binning up to 8 Horizontal x 4095 Vertical Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes Precision time delayed integration readout Programmable fan speed for low / zero vibration Two serial port outputs for control of peripheral devices General purpose programmable I/O port External triggering and strobe controls ActiveX drivers included with every system (other software sold separately) Field upgradeable firmware Self-test capability with data simulators Fused silica windows Runs from single 12V supply with input voltage monitor Compact enclosure Programmable status indicators MaxIm DL/CCD and CCDSoft software packages are offered at special prices when purchased at the same time as a camera system. CCD Specifications CCD KAF-16803 Array Size (pixels) 4096 x 4096 Pixel Size (microns) 9 x 9 Imaging area (mm) (mm2) 38.86 x 38.86 (1359) Imaging diagonal (mm) 52.13 Lnear Full Well (typical) 100,000 e¯ Dynamic Range 76 dB QE at 400 nm 38% Peak QE (580, 660 nm) 61% Anti-Blooming Factor >400X Fill Factor 90% Camera System Performance PC Interface USB 2.0 Cable length Standard: 15 feet (4.5 m) Max. Cable Length 5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum; max. total of 30m Digital resolution 12 bits at 5 MHz; 16 bits at 1 MHz System Noise (typical) 9 e¯ at 1 MHz; 2 counts at 5 MHz Pixel Binning 1 x 1 to 8 x 4096 Exposure Time 30 milliseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments) Image Sequencing Up to 65,535 images (software programmable) Frame Sizes Full frame, subframe, focus mode Cooling (typical) Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling 45° C below ambient temperature (D07 housing); 65-70C below ambient (D09 housing) Dark Current (typical) 0.2 e-/pixel/sec (-25° C; D07 housing); 0.02 eps for High Cooling D09 housing. Temperature Stability ± 0.1º C Camera Head Size D07. Aluminum, hard blue anodized. 7" x 7" x 2.55" (17.8 x 17.8 x 6.48 cm). Optional High Cooling housing: D09. 7" x 7" x 3.25" (17.8 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm). Weight: 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg) Mounting 5.125" bolt circle. Optional Nikon F-mount adapter. Back Focal Distance 1.025" (2.60cm). Optional low profile housing D11 (no shutter): 0.61" ( 1.56 cm). Optional D09: 1.40" (3.56 cm) [optical] Operating Environment Temperature: -22º C to 27º C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% nonconsdensing. Power 40W max with shutter open and cooling max. Supplied by AC/DC “brick" power supply with int’l AC input plug. Alternate 12V input from user’s source. Shutter D07 and D09: Melles Griot 63mm. Low profile D11: no shutter. External Triggering LVTTL input through miniDIN8 connector; exposure starts within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger (see programmer’s guide) CCD Sensitivity ** All special prices are 100% prepaid, direct sales only. For non-USA customers, please consult your local dealer or Apogee if there is no representative in your area.